'The Bachelorette' Star Opens Up About Past Murder Tragedy

Sam Cochrane is currently enjoying his time on the hit reality show,The Bachelorette, being the first contestant to snatch up a double delight rose - winning him two single dates with blonde beauty Sophie Monk.

However, Cochrane has a murder tragedy from his teen years that still haunts him.

The 31-year-old voice actor opened up toTV Weekabout how one of his friends was shot and killed at a party when he was 13.

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Sam, who was not there when the incident took place, said it was a 'really shocking' ordeal for him.

He told the publication, 'As a grown man now, I look back and think that's not something a kid is supposed to be able to process.'

Cochrane admitted that the 'brutal and raw' tragedy has 'stuck with him forever.'